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Sunley Room

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Mayfair, W1S
The Space

The Sunley Room is the most historic of the Royal Institution's ground floor spaces for hire. Located by the main reception, with large windows to allow in the glow of natural daylight, the Sunley Room provides a perfect space for meetings and conferences. 

With its wooden floors and period features, the Sunley Room also offers the ideal intimate private dining venue, making an unforgettable evening for your guests. 
 

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Initially known as the Council Room, the Sunley Room is the meeting space for the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institution. The Council Room changed names in the late 20th Century to be named after the late Bernard Sunley (1910–1964), a generous benefactor to the Royal Institution who took a pioneering role in the reconstruction of England after the Second World War.  

The Sunley Room, lined with historic books and statues and featuring a historic portrait of Humphry Davy and his famous miners’ safety lamp, is a true showcase to the history of the Royal Institution and all who have met there. 

Venue Capacity
Standing:
50
Theatre:
45
Cabaret:
21
Dining:
30
Boardroom:
18
Sq/ft:
600.00
Price Guide for Rooms
Venue Hire Rate
Monday - Friday
08:00 - 22:00
From £ 700
See Days
Perfect For
Anniversary
Awards ceremony
Away day
Charity dinner
Christmas party
Conference
Corporate hire
Corporate party
Corporate reception
Exhibition
Film premiere
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
Meeting
Networking
Office staff party
Presentation
Press day
Private dining
Private party
Private screening
Product launch
Team building
Theatre production
Training
Wedding
Wedding ceremony
Wedding reception
Workshop
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4 Minute Walk
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Catering
Can provide Halal
Inhouse caterers available
Tables & Chairs
Tableware & Crockery
Vegan Friendly
Venue can provide alcohol
Allow external caterers
Approved caterers only
Can provide Kosher
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Fridge/Freezer
Full catering kitchen
Kitchen facilities available
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Child friendly
18th Birthday Parties
21st Birthday Parties
Loud Music
Open past 12am
Ticketed Events
Licensing
Alcohol License
Civil ceremony licence
Full wedding license
Late License
BYOB
Noise restrictions
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Venue Specs
Air Conditioning
Breakout rooms
Cloakroom
Early access
Elevator
Rain friendly
Ramps
Separate Entrance
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Accommodation
Dancefloor
Dog friendly
Goods lift
Loading bay
Outside area
Parking Facilities
Smoking area
Technical
AV equipment
Bring your own DJ
Hearing loop
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
On-site technician
PA System
Screens / Projector
Stage
Video Conferencing
Video Recording
Wi-Fi
High Speed Fibre Optic
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